US Bridges

Sth 78 over Br Trout Brook CR

Good

Lafayette County, Wisconsin · 4.0M N JCT Cth W · Structure no. B33010000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sth 78 over Br Trout Brook CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sth 78 over Br Trout Brook CR in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesSth 78
CrossesBr Trout Brook CR
Location4.0M N JCT Cth W
RouteState Highway 78
Coordinates42.56669, -90.02606
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2022)
Projected traffic980 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sth 78 over Br Trout Brook CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sth 78 over Br Trout Brook CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does Sth 78 over Br Trout Brook CR carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sth 78 over Br Trout Brook CR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sth 78 over Br Trout Brook CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.